Category: For the Body

Complete this as a circuit doing each movement for 10 reps ( a total of 20 when it is unilateral based). Then repeat 3 more times for a total of 4. Do this 3-5 times a week alone or with another workout for a burner. You could also switch it up and complete it as a pyramid. For example, do 1 banded squat jump, then 1 wall sit banded abduction, 1 banded leg kick back on each leg, 1 banded reverse lunge on each leg, 1 cossack squat per side (bring band up high), 1 banded kneeling abduction (fire hydrant) per side, 1 banded clam shell per side, 1 kneeling leg lift per side (again bring the band up high), and 1 seated banded abduction (really focusing on your breathing especially during this one, breath in and your belly expands fully as your legs are together, breath out and pull your core to your spine, belly caving into your back and tightening as your legs spread apart). Then repeat the whole circuit this time 2 reps of each move, then 3 reps, then 4, so on and so on. This could also be a good HIIT training focusing on each movement for 20-30 seconds doing as many reps as you can before resting for a short period of time (10-15 seconds) and then doing it over again for a few more rounds and then moving on to the next move. I do challenge you to do it at least once a week really focusing on the movement and your breathing. Holding the bottom portion for a total of 3 seconds before coming back to start and doing it again. Have fun and let those glutes burn!!!!

Hey beauties! I recently subscribed to http://www.vegancuts.com for their subscription boxes for the snack box and beauty box and love them! I figured I would share what I got this month. The boxes allow you to choose what type of plan you want, or if you don’t want to do a monthly or yearly subscription there are also boxes that you can buy outright one time. They also have a market place with lots of goodies for everyone!

I love fall because it’s colors are like being wrapped in a soft blanket of warmth. Vibrant reds and oranges paint the trees, there is a crispness to the air, and all the aromas of cinnamon, apple, and pumpkin fill my nose! Oh, and I am a #basicbitch with all of my pumpkin spice! Vegan of course! I am a carb baby and I love any kind of loaves or breads! I literally could eat some sort of sweet bread Every. Single. Day. The other day I decided to make mini pumpkin loaves. I experimented with my favorite banana bread recipe and changed it out for pumpkin (so yes that means you could totally substitute the pumpkin for about 3 large bananas and have this bread become a banana bread instead, or hell make them both)! For this bread you will need the following ingredients:

-1 Can of organic pumpkin purée (a little less about 1 1/3 C if you want it a little less dense)

Preheat oven to 350 and grease your loaf pan ((9×5) or mini loaf pans or muffin tins). In a large bowl stir in all the wet ingredients (the top 6) until combined (if you are switching the pumpkin for banana, mash the bananas until almost smooth and have 1 1/3 cups). Add the dry ingredients one at a time, in order of the above list. Stop mixing when there is no more flour to be seen at the bottom of bowl or in mixture. Spoon into your pans and bake for 30 minutes (start with 20 if your using muffin pans or mini loaves, I always check every 10-15 minutes, especially if I am not using my oven). If the dough is still wet, bake another 20 minutes until a toothpick can be inserted and come out clean. Cool on a cooling rack and then slice and serve. Top with walnuts, pumpkin seeds, or pecans. I like to drizzle a simple glaze (melted brown sugar) on mine. ENJOY =)

Got this recipe from Forks Over Knives and it was so yummy and quick I had to share! This is perfect for breakfast but also awesome for dinner (which is what I did). For this meal you will need:

-14oz package of extra firm tofu

-1/3 C of nutritional yeast

-1 1/2 tsp of each dried basil and parsley

-3/4 tsp of ground turmeric

-sea salt and pepper to taste

-3/4 C of diced red onion

-1 1/2 tsp of garlic

-1 1/2 (14 oz) cans of artichoke hearts chopped

-1 1/2 C of cherry tomatoes

-1/3 C of kalamata olives (optional)

-4 1/2 C of baby spinach

After tofu is drained and patted dry with a towel, crumble it in a bowl with the yeast, parsley, basil, turmeric, salt and pepper. Mix well. In a large pan over medium heat, cook onions until translucent (keep adding water if needed to avoid sticking). Add garlic and stir. Evenly add tofu mixture to pan and cook until bottom of tofu is golden brown. Add artichokes, olives, and tomatoes and cook about 5 more minutes. Add spinach and cook an additional two minutes. Serve with a side of whole grain toast and some fruit.

Got yet another review from my Grove Collabaritive shipments. This one was super exciting because they had the fall scents which I love. I will post the video below, and also a picture of the other shipment I just received yesterday which includes 2 other fall soaps (apple cider which is amazing and mum which is also really good! My fall set that I ordered came with pumpkin soap which I loved and wanted to try the other scents). I also got my soy pumpkin candle that shipped separately and let me tell you, the candle isn’t very big but it’s aroma fills the whole room! I also got a flea and tick spray that is all natural to use on the pups whenever we are walking outside. You just spray it once a week or before you go on a hike or an area you are worried about. Grove now has a full pet line on there with all sorts of things for your pet needs! Also in the latest shipment I got a charcoal sponge for bathing, dog toothbrush and paste, and coconut scrubbing sponges (I already washed the dishes with one last night and I looooove them)!

Want a quick healthy snack that is a little ball of energy and protein? Look no further! These little bites, which can be done plenty of ways, will give you all you are looking for in a good healthy snack. Plus, they will make you think your eating cookie dough and only take 5 minutes to make!

Below I will provide how to make these bites three ways, but you will see that all you have to do is really switch out the protein powder flavor for more creative flavoring =) So for these awesome energy and protein packed bites you will need:

1 1/2 C of flour of your choice

1/4 C of protein powder

2 Tbs of chia seeds

1 Tbs of ground flax

1/4 C of agave or maple syrup

1/4 C of coconut oil

1/4 C of almond or other plant milk

This is all you will need for any flavoring. I used Vega Plant Protein Powder in the Salted Caramel flavor, so I didn’t add anything else, except some sea salt to sprinkle on top of the bites when they were done. To make you simply put all the dry ingredients in a bowl and whisk until blended. Add the wet ingredients and mix well (you may need to add one or two more tablespoons of nut milk, but you want it to be a crumbly dough mixture). Once well mixed, knead and squeeze dough so that it forms, and then roll into little balls and store in the freezer. Viola!

Other yummy flavors is lemon poppy seed and chocolate. For the lemon just use vanilla plant protein powder, replace the chia seeds with poppy seeds (or stick with the chia) and the 1/4 C of nut milk with 1/4 C of lemon juice and add 2 Tbs of nut milk. For decadent chocolate bites, use chocolate plant protein powder and then roll in finely chopped peanuts, cashews, or coconut flakes. Enjoy!